Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Critical Dry Spells in Sri Lanka

Daily rainfall data (1950–2005) from 11 rain gauge stations located in the dry zone of Sri Lanka are analyzed to obtain useful information on the lengths and the starting dates of four critical dry spells in each location. On average 12 dry spells per year is found in all locations. The mean duratio...

The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses

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